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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Ribeiro da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Soulfly - Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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178 cm
20
225 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Ribeiro da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Ribeiro da Silva's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Ribeiro da Silva is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Ribeiro da Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ribeiro da Silva tries to get out of the position.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ribeiro da Silva wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Joao Ribeiro da Silva just wasn't active enough.
Silva shoots in but Ribeiro da Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribeiro da Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ribeiro da Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ribeiro da Silva as Silva shoots in.
Joao Ribeiro da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robson Silva.
Ribeiro da Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Ribeiro da Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva trying to strike off his back.
Ribeiro da Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ribeiro da Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ribeiro da Silva is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Ribeiro da Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro da Silva from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Joao Ribeiro da Silva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ribeiro da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Ribeiro da Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ribeiro da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva stops Ribeiro da Silva from standing up.
Silva passes into half guard.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva throwing shots but Ribeiro da Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ribeiro da Silva won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro da Silva avoid being mounted?
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Ribeiro da Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ribeiro da Silva to regain full guard.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva throws a strike but Ribeiro da Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is looking to stand up but Ribeiro da Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joao Ribeiro da Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ribeiro da Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ribeiro da Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro da Silva is one step ahead there.
Ribeiro da Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribeiro da Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ribeiro da Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva wants to sweep here but Ribeiro da Silva controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Ribeiro da Silva trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribeiro da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Ribeiro da Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Robson Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Ribeiro da Silva blocks nicely.
Ribeiro da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Ribeiro da Silva has wrist control.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ribeiro da Silva's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ribeiro da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ribeiro da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ribeiro da Silva looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robson Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silva misses with a takedown
enabling Ribeiro da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Ribeiro da Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva has his feet on Ribeiro da Silva's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro da Silva. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Joao Ribeiro da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robson Silva.
Ribeiro da Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Ribeiro da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Ribeiro da Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Ribeiro da Silva as Silva shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ribeiro da Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribeiro da Silva.
Ribeiro da Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Ribeiro da Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva pulls Ribeiro da Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Ribeiro da Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ribeiro da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribeiro da Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Ribeiro da Silva is having none of it.
Ribeiro da Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribeiro da Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Ribeiro da Silva is having none of it.
Ribeiro da Silva throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva is controlling Ribeiro da Silva's posture.
Silva keeping full guard, as Ribeiro da Silva tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Robson Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ribeiro da Silva is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva throws a strike but Ribeiro da Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ribeiro da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ribeiro da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Ribeiro da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ribeiro da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribeiro da Silva is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joao Ribeiro da Silva.
I think Ribeiro da Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joao Ribeiro da Silva!
A determined Joao Ribeiro da Silva didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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hype
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